Today low fare carrier, Frontier Airlines, announced two new, non-stop destinations for Jacksonville, Fla. Frontier stated that it will begin the only nonstop flights to Austin and Trenton, N.J. in April. This announcement comes before the carrier even begins service at Jacksonville International Airport Feb. 14 with previously announced non-stop flights to Denver. Flights…
United Airlines Begins Non-Stop Service to Denver
United Airlines announced today that it will offer daily nonstop service between Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) and Denver International Airport (DEN), beginning April 9, 2018. “United Airlines is excited about offering this convenient new route to Northeast Florida,” said Grant Whitney, United’s vice president of Domestic Network Planning. “Our service between Denver and Jacksonville will…
JAX Kicks Off Its 50th Anniversary Celebration
On October 23, 2017, Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) hosted a 50th Anniversary kick-off celebration at the Aviation Gallery. JAX opened its doors in 1968, and we will celebrate with the community, our staff and tenants over the coming year, culminating with a grand celebration gala on October 11, 2018. During the event, the first Aviation Gallery…
Frontier Airlines Announces New Nonstop Service fom JAX to Chicago, Cincinnati, Denver and Philadelphia
Low fare carrier Frontier Airlines today announced it will serve two new cities from Jacksonville International Airport with nonstop, low-cost flights to Chicago-O’Hare and Philadelphia. This announcement comes after recently announced service to Cincinnati and Denver for a total of four destinations. These flights are available now and the airline is celebrating the new service…
USO Seeks Donations for National Guard Troops
The Greater Jacksonville Florida Area USO is collecting items at both the NAS JAX and Mayport locations to distribute to over 12,000 National Guard troops assisting Floridians in the aftermath of Hurricane Irma. Only the following items are needed and may be dropped off at the designated locations listed below: Body wash – travel size…
Hurricane Irma Travel & Rebooking Options for JAX Travelers
If you’re scheduled to fly through JAX over the next few days, make sure to review your airline’s rebooking policy pertaining to Hurricane Irma. Here’s a list of those serving JAX and a link to the appropriate page on their website. Remember to contact your airline for the most up-to-date flight status information: Air Canada Allegiant…
Iris Booth Opens at JAX Allowing Travelers to Snap a Professional Headshot on-the-go
Iris Booth, a Canadian-based photo booth allowing travelers to take, edit and download professional headshots, has opened its first Florida location at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). We had the opportunity to sit down with the creator of Iris Booth, Sue Siri, to find out what inspired her to create such a new and exciting concept.…
Firehouse Subs Opens at JAX; Restaurant’s First Airport Location
Firehouse Subs is now officially open for business at Jacksonville International Airport (JAX). Located in the post-security food court, this opening by restaurateurs HMSHost and Denard Enterprises Inc. is Firehouse Subs’ first location in an airport. In another first, travelers who find themselves at JAX before lunchtime will also be able to try Firehouse Subs’…
New In-Terminal Museum Celebrates Jacksonville’s Rich Aviation History
by Emily Lisska, Jacksonville Historic Society First Phase Now Open to the Public at the Jacksonville International Airport The Jacksonville International Airport has officially opened the first phase of its new exhibit, “Jacksonville Takes Flight: North Florida Aviation History from 1878 to 1941.” Featuring the area’s aviation milestones and memorabilia from an era when Florida…
THE PLAYERS lands at JAX
THE PLAYERS Championship is this week, May 9-14, in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL. Each year the Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) welcomes over eighty thousand passengers through the terminal during THE PLAYERS. The reason is simple. Golfers, locals and fans from across the country know THE PLAYERS Championship is in a league of its own. The…